CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

Increase your Employability

Make your mark in your community

Fees & Funding
Funding Available
Fee for Service: $6,500
Duration
12 Months
Study mode
Online
Location
Queensland & South Australia
Your industry career prospects
87.3%
Of graduates were satisfied with their training
71.8%
Of graduates experienced an improvement in their work status
$63,500
Median wage

Course information

This Diploma of Community Services has been designed for people wishing to gain employment in community services, case management and/or social housing. Graduates work in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

After the completion of this course graduates will have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Graduates will be able to provide direct support to individuals as well as groups. They also have the responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management, program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

Your career opportunities
  • Lifestyle Support Worker
  • Activities Officer
  • Leisure and Recreational Activities Officer
  • Diversional Therapy Assistant
  • Community Leisure Officer
  • Nursing Assistant

 

 

Eligibility Criteria

Entry requirements for the course include:

  • Completion of grade 10-12 or equivalent
  • Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities.
  • Must be able to obtain a federal police check
  • Students may need a COVID-19 vaccine to begin work placement
Course Duration

Course Duration:

  • Class attendance is scheduled for all units over a period of 6-8 months
  • Vocational placement is conducted over a 120 hour period (this is scheduled and planned with the student employer and vocational placement officer).

 

Course units
Core Units

CHCCCS007 Develop and implement service program

CHCCOM003 Work Develop workplace communication strategies

CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services

CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety with diverse people

Elective Units

CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management

CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship

CHCCDE011 Implement community development strategies

CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services

CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCDIS010 Provide person centres services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status

Fees & Funding
QLD

Higher Level Skills: 

Funded Concession: $100

Funded Non-Concession: $200

National – Fee for Service: $6,500

If you’d like to find out about our payment plans, please contact one of our friendly Learning Consultants

SA

Skills SA:

Funded Concession: $451.50

Funded Non-Concession: $903

National – Fee for Service: $6,500

If you’d like to find out about our payment plans, please contact one of our friendly Learning Consultants

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